Students will study sizing, service and installation of hot water heaters, hydronic heating systems, water softening systems, backflow prevention systems and water and sewage pumps. Students will study proper sequence and operation of gas and electric hot water heaters and boilers, also water softening equipment.

3

PLBG1035

PLBG1041

Minnesota State Plumbing Code I

Students will study the Minnesota Plumbing Code, which covers the laws, rules, and regulations of plumbing installed in Minnesota.

3

Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR ENGL0901

PLBG1035

Plumbing Calculations

This course will apply mathematics to plumbing calculations in developed lengths of pipe, fitting allowances, offsets, area, volumes, diameters, weights and pressures. Students will also use formulas common to the plumbing industry.

3

Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR ENGL0901

PLBG1031

Plastic Pipe Procedures

Students will study plastic piping, which involves the joining of plastic pipes for water supply, distribution and space heating. Students will become familiar with the different types of plastic pipe, fittings and tubing. Plastic water and heating distribution piping will be discussed and utilized. Safe methods of handling and installing piping in accordance with Minnesota State Plumbing Code and general industry accepted standards will be emphasized.

2

Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR ENGL0901

PLBG1025

Copper Pipe Procedures

Students will study copper piping, which involves the joining of copper pipes for water supply, distribution and space heating. Students will become familiar with the different types of copper pipe, fittings and tubing. Copper water and heating distribution piping will be discussed and utilized. Safe methods of handling and installing piping in accordance with Minnesota State Plumbing Code and general industry accepted standards will be emphasized.

2

Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR ENGL0901

PLBG1020

Building Sewers and Drain Systems

This course covers practical experience in the installation of sewers, drain, waste and vent piping by laying out pipe, using a builder's level to establish grade and elevations of the piping, and in a safe and efficient manner. Students will learn the proper installation of plastic and cast iron sewers, drain, waste and vent pipe.

3

PLBG1035

PLBG1016

Blueprint Reading and Estimating

The student will learn to read building plans and pipe diagrams, interpret floor plans, elevation views, draw isometrics and sketch detailed work drawings. Student will develop skills in estimating plumbing cost for new installations and remodels and prepare projects using industry developed estimating procedures. Estimates include material, fixtures and labor costs with profit and overhead calculations.

3

Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR ENGL0901

PLBG1011

Introduction to Piping Procedures

Students will study copper, plastic, cast iron and steel piping, which involves the joining of drainage, waste & vent, water and gas pipes. Students will become familiar with the different types of copper, plastic, cast iron, and steel pipe, fittings and tubing. Students will also utilize and study hand and power plumbing tools. Safe methods of handling and installing piping in accordance with Minnesota State Plumbing Code and general industry accepted standards will be emphasized. Students will apply and obtain the State of Minnesota plumbers apprentice license.

2

Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR ENGL0901

PLBG1000

College Physics II

College Physics II is a second semester course in which the applications, problems, and experiments are selected to illustrate fundamental principles of physics, and demonstrate the relevance of physics to other areas of interest, such as health-related fields and engineering technology. This course focuses on wave phenomena including sound, electricity and magnetism, geometrical optics, and nuclear physics. Examples of applications will be drawn from areas such as medical imaging, human auditory system, human vision, electrical safety, and nuclear medicine. Everyday technologies and phenomena such as musical acoustics, magnetic and optical recording, home wiring, and power generation will be included.

4

Qualifying score on math assessment test OR MATH1500 with a grade of C or better and PHYS2005 with a grade of C or better

PHYS2010

College Physics I

College Physics I is the first semester course in which the applications, problems, and experiments are selected to illustrate fundamental principles of physics, and demonstrate the relevance of physics to other areas of interest, such as the health science, and engineering technology professions. This first semester of the two-semester sequence is organized around the fundamental principles of forces and interactions, conservation of momentum and conservation of energy. Topics covered include force and motion with applications of Newton's Laws of Motion, gravitational force, angular momentum, torque and equilibrium, work, energy, static and dynamic fluids, and thermal physics. To facilitate learning how to solve problems, cooperative learning methods will be used in this section.

4

Qualifying score on math assessment test OR MATH1500 with a grade of C or better